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Overview |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Bard College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 513 | 2,706 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bfit.edu | bard.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Bard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,628 | $59,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,628 | $59,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $17,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,198 | $25,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,296 | $53,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 81% |
Admission |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Bard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,482 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,987 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 46.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.32 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Bard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Bard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $26,194 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $270 |
Diversity |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Bard College | ||
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| % Men | 82% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Bard College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Institute of Boston | Bard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bard College is larger than than Franklin Institute of Boston based on total student enrollment (2,706 students vs. 513 students)
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Bard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Institute of Boston or Bard College?
- Bard College is 239.2% more expensive to attend than Franklin Institute of Boston for in-state tuition ($59,800.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.2% higher at Bard College than Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($59,800.00 vs. $17,628.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Bard College ($18,198 vs. $25,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology are 27.3% lower than costs at Bard College ($13,500 vs. $17,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology than Bard College (84% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bard College students is 374.4% larger than aid received Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology ($53,584 vs. $11,296)
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Institute of Boston or Bard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bard College or Franklin Institute of Boston .
Franklin Institute of Boston vs. Bard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Institute of Boston or Bard College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Bard College and Franklin Institute of Boston.
- Graduates from Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology earn on average $100 more per year than Bard College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $41,600)
- Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology students graduate with a $14,194 lower median federal student loan debt than Bard College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $26,194)
- Franklin Institute of Boston graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Bard College graduates. ($124 vs. $270)
- More Bard College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Institute of Boston students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/